What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Preparation & Achievement Teaching Assistant (2024-2025) position at University of Kentucky?
Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends (varies)
Position is for the 2024-2025 Academic Year
Transformative Learning (TL), housed in the Office for Student Success, is a centralized student support unit on campus, a student’s one-stop shop for on-campus academic resources. Please see our website to learn more about our three pillars: Academic Preparation & Achievement, Integrated Success Coaching, and Peer Supported Learning.
What are the APA TA Responsibilities?
- Teaching 1-3 courses (up to 6 credit hours in total)
- Holding weekly office hours
- Attending weekly staff meetings
- 2-4 hours of administrative work
- Understanding and adherence to University Registrar policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned, for example:
- Programmatic support for the department, including assistance with hiring, training, marketing, and assessment projects
- Contributing to outreach/promotional/marketing efforts of the department
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
To Apply, please upload:
1. Cover Letter
2. Resumé or CV
3. Academic Transcripts
4. Letter of Recommendation (Specific Request)
5. Complete Application and Specific Questions
- A demonstrated track record of helping students to succeed,
- Excellent executive functioning skills such as time management, listening, communication, data collection, evaluation and analysis.
- Excellent customer service.
- Enjoys working in both an individual and team setting.
- Strong understanding of academic life skills such as learning strategies, time management, growth mindset, getting motivated, & school/work/life integration.
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Salary : $19,200
